Director of Community-Based Services

For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.

Position Summary:

The Director of Community-Based Services oversees all administrative functions of the Community-Based Program using the Homebuilders Model. Builds a team of Homebuilders Specialists and assures team compliance with training requirements. Assures that services are provided by Community-Based Specialist(s) under the Homebuilders Model with fidelity to all families and youth referred by the Departments of Social Services or other referral sources.

The Director of Community-Based Services will be required to work closely with the HOMEBUILDERS® consultant as required by model trainers and cooperate with record reviews and onsite visits. Submit an annual report detailing plan for ongoing sustainability of services. Serve as a liaison between Epworth and referral sources. Supervise three to five Community -Based Specialists.

Qualifications:

HOMEBUILDERS® Directors must be licensed by the South Carolina Department of Licensing Labor and Regulation (SCLLR) as one of the following: Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Counselor/Associate (LPC/A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist / Associate (LMFT/A), or Licensed Independent Social Worker- Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) / Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Two years of direct social service experience

Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church

Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry.

What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:

Rewarding Client Focused work environment

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life

403(b) with company match

Ample vacation and sick leave

Mission/Volunteer leave

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program

Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!

The mission of Epworth Children's Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.